Alumni Awards Archive

Robert A. Pritzker (IE ’46) is this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The award is bestowed posthumously on an individual who has recently passed away and who, during his or her life, achieved personal success, made an outstanding contribution to his or her chosen field of endeavor, and achieved recognition by his or her colleagues.

Mary A. Melchor (LAW ’92) is among four winners of this year’s Professional Achievement Award, which honors outstanding achievement in any professional field. This award honors alumni whose achievements in their fields have brought distinction to themselves as well as credit to the university.

Jack J. Dongarra (M.S. CS ’73) is among the four winners of this year’s Professional Achievement Award, which honors outstanding achievement in any professional field. This award honors alumni whose achievements in their fields have brought distinction to themselves as well as credit to the university.

Frederica Darema (M.S. PHYS ’72) is among the four winners of this year’s Professional Achievement Award, which honors outstanding achievement in any professional field. This award honors alumni whose achievements in their fields have brought distinction to themselves as well as credit to the university.

Robert “Pete” Bragg is among the four winners of this year’s Professional Achievement Award, which honors outstanding achievement in any professional field. This award honors alumni whose achievements in their fields have brought distinction to themselves as well as credit to the university. Recipients have achieved great success as recognized by any or all of the following qualities:

Hazem Dawani (CPE ’01) won this year’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, which honors an individual age 40 or younger who has advanced rapidly over the course of his career and displayed significant achievement in areas of leadership and professional success.

In the tradition of honoring exceptional individuals from IIT, the 2013 Alumni Awards will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 with a luncheon reception and award ceremony in Hermann Hall. This year’s alumni made notable contributions to their communities, professions, and the IIT community.

Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Alumni Awards. On April 13, 2012 a luncheon will be held in Hermann Hall to honor the nine winners for their contributions to their professions, to the world, and to IIT. Look for brief biographies on each of these alumni in IIT Today through April 12, 2012.